The Mental Golf Show

241: Mike Booker – No More Golf Victimhood, Embrace the Suck, and Become a Tournament Golfer

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Jun 3, 2025
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Mike Booker
Mike Booker, a Texas Golf Hall of Famer and former tour pro, dives deep into the psychology of golf. He discusses building and losing confidence, and how to embrace mistakes on the course. Booker emphasizes the importance of a disciplined pre-shot routine and visualization techniques for performance. He contrasts tournament golfers with recreational players, advocating for a proactive mindset to combat negativity. The conversation also touches on creating structured practice plans to enhance skills and the responsibility players have in facing challenges in golf.
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ADVICE

Build Confidence Brick by Brick

  • Confidence builds and erodes gradually by "bricks" of good or bad shots.
  • Focus on solid contact and good strokes over just scoring to maintain confidence.
ADVICE

Adapt but Be Pragmatic

  • Adapt your swing if bad shots persist, but learn when to 'dance with the one that brung you.'
  • Be pragmatic to avoid going too far over par while trying to fix issues mid-round.
INSIGHT

Tournament Golfer Mindset

  • A tournament golfer is not a victim and doesn't blame bad breaks; they take responsibility for shots.
  • This mindset creates a clinical, emotion-free approach essential for competitive play.
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